Clare Fischer will attempt to move up the BIG EAST ranks in the 5K at the UIndy Relays.

Feb. 6, 2014

CINCINNATI - On Friday and Saturday, the Xavier track and field team will take part in the UIndy Relays at the University of Indianapolis. The meet will consist of several Division I and Division II programs, and will provide team members a chance to move up the BIG EAST leader boards and use the meet as a tune up, as they edge closer to the BIG EAST Indoor Championships.

The full team will participate in this weekend's meet, with several athletes attempting to make strides in the BIG EAST ranks. Tom Ohlman and Clare Fischer compete in the 5K and Craig Krcal is attempting the hurdles for the first time ever.

The UIndy Relays get under way this Friday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m., and continue through Saturday, Feb. 8 starting at 11 a.m.